This is the final episode in a special three part series live from the PowerCast stage at CLEANPOWER 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona where Consensus in Conversation host Conor Gaughan sat down with Kevin Doffing, Founder and CEO of Project Vanguard, to discuss how veterans are uniquely positioned to drive America's energy transition.
Former Army Infantry Officer turned clean energy advocate, Kevin Doffing shares how Project Vanguard is empowering veterans in the renewable energy sector through cutting edge careers, policy advocacy, and community leadership. Discover why veterans excel in clean energy roles, how they are shaping community perceptions, and why energy independence is so important for national security.
Join us for a compelling conversation with Kevin Doffing on:
- How Project Vanguard is uniting veterans nationwide to power America’s clean energy workforce and strengthen energy security.
- Why veterans are uniquely equipped for careers in renewable energy — and how their skills and mindset align with industry needs.
- Practical ways veterans are building trust and community support for local clean energy projects across the country.
- How renewable energy development can help reduce global conflict and reinforce national security.
- What the clean energy industry and policymakers can do right now to better support veteran hiring, apprenticeships, and leadership opportunities.
Learn more at projectvanguard.com
Connect with Conor Gaughan on LinkedIn and Threads @ckgone
This is the third episode in a three-part series recorded live from CleanPower 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Don’t miss the first two episodes: Sandhya Ganapathy & Tristan Grimbert: Lessons from Innovators Leading the Energy Transition; and Miguel Prado & Frank Macchiarola: Strengthening the Grid for Tomorrow’s Energy Demands, both now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.
Consensus in Conversation is hosted and executive produced by Conor Gaughan. This episode was produced by Kate Tucker for Consensus Media in partnership with American Clean Power. Special thanks to our PowerCast production team: ACP’s Senior Manager of Powercasts – Hannah Papp, James Lamparter of Diamond Pro Audio, and Paul Pollard of SlideSpiel.
Gratitude as always to the team at Consensus Media including Greg Herrigel on research and Patrick Gallagher on strategy.
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